"Of all the passions of mankind, the love of novelty most rules the mind. In search of this, from realm to realm we roam. Our fleets come loaded with every folly home"

This quote by Shelby Foote speaks with the human tendency to look for new experiences and concepts. He suggests that the love of novelty is the most effective of all human enthusiasms, which this enthusiasm drives us to explore the world around us. We take a trip from location to place, looking for brand-new experiences and reviving with us whatever we discover. This might be knowledge, new ideas, and even foolishness. Foote suggests that this passion for novelty is a basic part of the human experience, and that it is something that will constantly be a part of our lives.